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Demographic changes, such as population aging in East Asia, will affect productivity and competitiveness and shape how innovation is created.
A new book identifies ways to stimulate Asian economic growth through a shift from traditional industrial policies to indigenous innovation.
Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.
Embedding health security in fiscal policy can reduce economic losses and avert deaths during a pandemic.
Research shows university entrepreneurship programs positively impact startup performance but may not increase overall entrepreneurship rates.
Youth involvement can be improved in the areas of green jobs and green skills, climate advocacy, and Just Transition.
This piece highlights the investments needed to overcome different agricultural challenges to meet growing food demand in the region.
Gender-targeted strategies are needed to improve health care for women under India’s universal medical insurance program.
Unlock clean energy's potential with renewables, carbon capture, energy storage, sustainable hydrogen, and smart grids.
A study of four possible futures arising from COVID-19 and climate change impacts offers policy makers guideposts for rebuilding tourism.